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Structure of Planet Earth 
Structure of Planet Earth
Students create an original work of art that will illustrate and accurately show and describe the layers and sub-layers of the Earth.
Rubric Code: N56WXA
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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This rubric defines the scoring criteria for an original work explaining in scientific language the details of the layers of the Earth.
  Advanced

125 pts

Proficient

100 pts

Basic

75 pts

Below Basic

50 pts

Illustrations
Model Requirements
Layers of the Earth
40 pts

Must include at least the 4 main layers of the Earth
Advanced

All 4 main layers and all sub layers are included with accurate scale and key. Lots of details.
Proficient

All 4 main layers and all sub layers are included with mostly accurate scale and key. Some details.
Basic

Includes 4 main layers with some sub layers, questionable scale and a key is present.
Below Basic

Includes 4 main layers with little or no sub layers, scale and key are inaccurate.
Written Explanations
Use this section to aid you in the scientific explanation part of this assignment.
Composition of the Earth
25 pts

Explain and evaluate the interior of Earth and how each layer may effect one another.
Advanced

Evaluates each layer and its affect in forming Earth as we know it. Clearly explains the depth and composition.
Proficient

Explanation has accurate details of the compostion and dimensions of each layer.
Basic

Explanation has some accurate details,is short, and includes some correct information about each layer.
Below Basic

Explanation is incorrect or missing key information.
Creativity
10 pts

The project shows originality and imagination.
Advanced

The project is an original design, creatively executed and well-presented.
Proficient

The project shows imagination and was creatively and well executed.
Basic

The project was done according to instructions and is similar to the models shown in class.
Below Basic

The project looks like the sample models.
Explanation or Key
15 pts

Explain the the layers, thier characteristics, and depth.
Advanced

Explanation or key correctly identifies all the layers and sub layers (includes both crusts, layers of mantle and cores), has accurate depths of each and provides specific details of the composition if each layer.
Proficient

Explanation or key correctly identifies all the layers and sub layers (includes both crusts, layers of mantle and cores) mentions the depth of each and has some of the compostion.
Basic

Explanation or key identifies some of the layers and sub layers and the depth of each.
Below Basic

Explanation or key is incorrect, or missing important information.
Academic Language
10 pts

Explains the science in academic language.
Advanced

Explanations and/or keys accurately use correctly spelled academic language and provide additional scientific details.
Proficient

Explanations and/or keys accurately use correctly spelled academic language.
Basic

Explanation and/or keys are very basic with correct information and few spelling errors.
Below Basic

Explanation and/or key have little or no academic language with multiple spelling errors.
Overall Model
Quality of Model/Project
15 pts

Neatness, color, useof materials, and legible handwriting.
Advanced

Model is neat and colorful with use of interesting and unusual materials. All labels are easy to read. Written explanations are neat and easy to read.
Proficient

Model is neat and colorful. Most labels are easy to read. Written explanations are easy to read.
Basic

Quality of model is fair and written explanations are hard to read.
Below Basic

Quality of model is sloppy, and labels are not legible or are missing.




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